Saturday, February 7, 2009

BURMA: 2010 Elections Maybe Delayed

In efforts to stay in power longer, the 2010 Burmese Election may be delayed.

The Burmese government uses several deceptive tactics in order to divert focus away from the election. According to Mizzima, one main strategy currently in the development process, is instigating riots between Bamar and Kular, a local Indian community. The government continues to blame other political parties for delaying their elections due to disruptive bombings in Rangoon. However, others attribute responsibility to the government based on the lack of ability in capturing any suspects for some time now.

Disputes within the country are occurring as well between the main opposition party, National League of Democracy (NLD) and the current Burmese military dictatorship army. In another article, the junta speak of a possible split in the NLD causing formation of a separate political party. The army is hoping for the split with possibility of weakening any opposing parties.

By: Kay Makishi (BURMA)

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